{"id":867,"date":"2022-12-19T19:05:09","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T19:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/?page_id=867"},"modified":"2026-08-11T21:44:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T21:44:07","slug":"contested-divorce","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/es\/family-law\/contested-divorce\/","title":{"rendered":"Divorcio impugnado"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"867\" class=\"elementor elementor-867\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e7f40e3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e7f40e3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a57cbec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a57cbec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Contested divorce places your children, assets, finances, and daily schedule under immediate pressure. A Shreveport contested divorce attorney can review your concerns and explain your options. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\">Michael J. Vergis, Attorney at Law<\/a>, offers strong legal support. He will protect your rights while keeping your goals at the center of each decision.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3714a9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3714a9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Shreveport-Contested-Divorce-Attorney.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3429\" alt=\"Shreveport Contested Divorce Attorney\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Shreveport-Contested-Divorce-Attorney.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Shreveport-Contested-Divorce-Attorney-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Shreveport-Contested-Divorce-Attorney-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Shreveport-Contested-Divorce-Attorney-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd3e893 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd3e893\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Attorney Vergis brings more than 25 years of legal experience to divorce cases across Shreveport, Bossier City, and Northwest Louisiana. Call <a href=\"tel:3186983724\">(318) 698-3724<\/a> or<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/contact\/\"> contact the law office<\/a> for a free, confidential consultation regarding your divorce.<\/p><p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is a contested divorce in Louisiana?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"A contested divorce occurs when spouses cannot agree on one or more important terms of the divorce. Disputes may involve child custody, child support, property, debts, or spousal support. 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Those disagreements can involve child custody, child support, assets, debts, or spousal support. If negotiations fail, a judge may decide the unresolved issues. Litigation does not prevent the parties from reaching agreements before trial. Strong representation can improve negotiations and prepare the case for court when settlement does not serve your interests.<\/p><p>The CDC reported a provisional Louisiana divorce rate of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/state-stats\/states\/la.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> 0.9 divorces per 1,000 residents in 2023<\/a>. Each divorce still requires individual attention because life circumstances and legal requirements differ. The legal outcome can affect family lives for years. To protect your family and future security, work with a professional divorce lawyer in Shreveport.<\/p><h2>Contested vs Uncontested Divorce<\/h2><p>While both contested and uncontested divorces have the same result, the issues and process of each differ.<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Issue<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Contested Divorce<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Uncontested Divorce<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Agreements<\/td><td>The spouses disagree on at least one term.<\/td><td>The spouses agree on every required term.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Court involvement<\/td><td>A judge may hear evidence and resolve disputed issues.<\/td><td>The court reviews the agreement and required filings.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Time and costs<\/td><td>Hearings, discovery, and litigation can increase costs.<\/td><td>Cooperation may make the process more cost-effective.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Control<\/td><td>The judge decides unresolved issues.<\/td><td>The spouses retain greater control through written agreements.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>An<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/family-law\/uncontested-divorce\/\"> uncontested divorce in Louisiana<\/a> can become contested when new disagreements develop. A disputed case may also settle through negotiations or mediation. Your Shreveport -Bossier divorce lawyer will assess each option without pressuring you into an unfair agreement.<\/p><h2>How Attorney Michael J. Vergis Protects Your Rights During The Divorce Process<\/h2><p>Michael J. Vergis combines local judicial knowledge with a creative approach to difficult cases. Decades of practicing law have strengthened his ability to identify risks and pursue practical solutions. He gives clients direct guidance instead of treating their family concerns like routine paperwork. During the divorce process, he can:<\/p><ul><li>Explain Louisiana law and help you make informed decisions.<\/li><li>Prepare filings, collect records, and track time-sensitive information.<\/li><li>Present your position during negotiations, mediation, hearings, or trial.<\/li><li>Seek fair terms for children, assets, support, and debts.<\/li><li>Communicate with your spouse or opposing attorney through proper legal channels.<\/li><li>Protect confidential information within the attorney-client relationship.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Thorough preparation supports productive settlement talks or firm courtroom advocacy. Attorney Vergis\u2019s years as a judge pro tem add valuable insight into how judges evaluate evidence and testimony.<\/p><h2>Common Issues in a Louisiana Contested Divorce<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c22032 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5c22032\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Shreveport-Contested-Divorce-Lawyer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3430\" alt=\"Shreveport Contested Divorce Lawyer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Shreveport-Contested-Divorce-Lawyer.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Shreveport-Contested-Divorce-Lawyer-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Shreveport-Contested-Divorce-Lawyer-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Shreveport-Contested-Divorce-Lawyer-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-867f764 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"867f764\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Divorce proceedings involve several connected family and financial issues. Even in no-fault divorce, couples may be unable to reach final agreements on their own. Contacting representation early allows your attorney to identify problems and prepare your case.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbf4c8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"dbf4c8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2301\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2301\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Child Custody Arrangements<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2301\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2301\"><p>Courts make custody decisions based on the best interests of any children involved. Civil Code Article 134 directs courts to consider all relevant factors. The child\u2019s potential exposure to abuse receives primary consideration. Other factors include emotional ties, stability, health, school history, and each parent\u2019s ability to meet the child\u2019s needs. Courts may also review past caregiving and parental cooperation.\u00a0<\/p><p>Detailed parenting plans can reduce later disagreements and protect the parent-child relationship. A strong child custody proposal should address legal custody, physical custody, holidays, transportation, and communication. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/family-law\/child-custody-attorney-bossier\/\">Shreveport child custody lawyer<\/a> Vergis will help you prepare a parenting plan that accounts for your family\u2019s needs.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2302\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2302\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Child Support Orders<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2302\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2302\"><p>Louisiana uses statutory guidelines to calculate child support. The state guidelines treat support as a continuing obligation of both parents. Calculations may include income, childcare costs, health insurance, medical expenses, and the custody schedule. Hidden income or unreliable records can create serious disagreements. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/family-law\/child-support-attorney\/\">Child support attorneys in Shreveport, LA<\/a>, seek accurate financial disclosures and challenge unsupported figures.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2303\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2303\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Property Division<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2303\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2303\"><p>Community property law in Louisiana can affect homes, vehicles, bank accounts, retirement funds, businesses, and debts.<a href=\"https:\/\/legis.la.gov\/legis\/Law.aspx?d=109403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Civil Code Article 2336<\/a> gives each spouse an undivided one-half interest in marital property. Separate property, such as items owned before marriage or inherited by one spouse, belongs solely to one person.<\/p><p>Classification, valuation, reimbursement claims, and debt allocation may affect the final division of property. To protect your assets, consult with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/family-law\/divorce-and-property-divisions\/\">property division lawyer in Louisiana<\/a>. Michael J. Vergis will examine records, trace assets, and challenge incomplete disclosures.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2304\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2304\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Spousal Support and Financial Disputes<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2304\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2304\"><p>Spousal support or alimony can include interim payments during divorce proceedings and final periodic support afterward. Courts review financial need, income, earning ability, custody duties, health, age, and length of marriage to determine support. Spouses may have disagreements about household bills, account access, debt payments, or use of the family home. When these disagreements delay spousal support decisions, attorneys help resolve them quickly.\u00a0<\/p><p>Under<a href=\"https:\/\/legis.la.gov\/legis\/Law.aspx?d=108548\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Civil Code Article 112<\/a>, final support generally cannot exceed one-third of the paying spouse\u2019s net income. Domestic abuse cases create an exception to that limit. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/family-law\/alimony\/\">Shreveport-Bossier alimony attorney<\/a> can evaluate requests and seek fair financial terms.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b89ab6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b89ab6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What To Expect During Divorce Proceedings<\/h2><p>The legal process of divorce begins with filing a petition in the proper parish. The other spouse receives a copy of the petition and may file an answer. Skilled attorney Michael J. Vergis assists with requests and responses before the hearing. The next stages typically include:<\/p><ol><li>Financial disclosures and written discovery<\/li><li>Depositions, records requests, and witness preparation<\/li><li>Negotiations between the parties and their lawyers<\/li><li>Mediation with a neutral third party<\/li><li>Hearings on disputed temporary or final issues<\/li><li>Trial when agreements remain out of reach<\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Failure to follow deadlines or court orders leads to serious legal consequences. To ensure this process goes as smoothly as possible, speak with a professional. A Shreveport divorce attorney can explain which legal path fits your circumstances.<\/p><h2>How Much Does a Contested Divorce Cost?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5540dd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5540dd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Contested-Divorce-Lawyer-Shreveport-Bossier.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3428\" alt=\"Contested Divorce Lawyer Shreveport Bossier\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Contested-Divorce-Lawyer-Shreveport-Bossier.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Contested-Divorce-Lawyer-Shreveport-Bossier-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Contested-Divorce-Lawyer-Shreveport-Bossier-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Contested-Divorce-Lawyer-Shreveport-Bossier-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca43fc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca43fc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No lawyer can provide an accurate estimate without learning about the case. Every family has unique circumstances, so fees can vary. Costs depend on disputed issues, discovery needs, hearings, mediation, and trial preparation. Cases involving children, hidden income, businesses, or valuation claims often require more work, and thus cost more money.<\/p><p>In addition to attorney fees, you may need to pay filing fees, service fees, mediation charges, appraisals, and financial analysis. Productive negotiations and preparation can reduce expenses. During your initial consultation, it is important to ask about billing terms and expected next steps.<\/p><h2>How a Divorce Lawyer in Shreveport Can Help During a High-Conflict Divorce<\/h2><p>High-conflict divorce cases may involve intimidation, hostile messages, false claims, hidden assets, or repeated schedule disagreements. Direct arguments with your spouse often make progress harder. A divorce lawyer in Northwest Louisiana can manage communication and organize evidence. Your lawyer will also document parenting problems, financial concerns, and violations of temporary orders. This structure helps keep the proceedings focused on facts and practical goals.<\/p><p>Michael J. Vergis has built a respected career by serving clients with preparation, persistence, and personal attention. This law office serves families in Shreveport and Bossier City during demanding divorce proceedings. His courtroom background supports confident litigation when negotiations fail.<\/p><h2>Schedule a Confidential Consultation With a Shreveport-Bossier City Family Law Attorney Today.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e9ebc9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3e9ebc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Contested-Divorce-Lawyer-Bossier.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3427\" alt=\"Contested Divorce Lawyer Bossier\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Contested-Divorce-Lawyer-Bossier.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Contested-Divorce-Lawyer-Bossier-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Contested-Divorce-Lawyer-Bossier-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Contested-Divorce-Lawyer-Bossier-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-457db7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"457db7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your decisions during divorce can have significant personal and financial consequences. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/about\/\">Michael J. Vergis<\/a> offers seasoned representation backed by more than 25 years of legal experience. His service as a judge pro tem distinguishes his family law firm across Shreveport and Bossier City. SB Magazine has also listed him in its \u201cTop Attorneys\u201d in Shreveport-Bossier. This distinguished background gives clients seasoned guidance during difficult family issues.<\/p><p>Speak with Shreveport contested divorce attorney Vergis about child custody, child support, property division, spousal support, or other contested issues. Call <a href=\"tel:3186983724\">(318) 698-3724<\/a> or<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/contact\/\"> contact Michael J. 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